Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Broadcast: CBC, TVAS, SN, TBS, MAX, FDSNMW
Series Overview
The St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets are set to face off in a decisive Game 7 of their Western Conference First Round matchup. With the series tied 3-3, the winner will advance to the Second Round to face either the Dallas Stars or Colorado Avalanche.
Winnipeg is hosting its first-ever Game 7, while St. Louis has a strong history in these high-pressure matchups, winning four consecutive Game 7s. The Blues could become just the fifth team in NHL history to win at least five straight Game 7s.
Team Records & Recent Form
- Winnipeg Jets: 56-22-4 (Regular Season) Last 5 Games: L-W-L-L-W
- St. Louis Blues: 44-30-8 (Regular Season) Last 5 Games: W-L-W-W-L
Both teams have shown resilience throughout the series, with St. Louis forcing Game 7 after a 5-2 victory in Game 6.
Key Players to Watch
St. Louis Blues
- Cam Fowler (D): Leads the Blues with 10 points (2 goals, 8 assists) in the series.
- Robert Thomas (C): Has 8 points (2 goals, 6 assists).
- Pavel Buchnevich (LW): Contributed 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists).
- Jordan Binnington (G): Holds a 2-0 record in Game 7s, with an 0.82 GAA and .986 SV%.
Winnipeg Jets
- Kyle Connor (LW): Leads Winnipeg with 9 points (4 goals, 5 assists).
- Mark Scheifele (C): A game-time decision due to injury; has 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists) in five games.
- Mason Appleton (C): Has 6 assists in the series.
- Connor Hellebuyck (G): Winnipeg’s star goalie, looking to bounce back after inconsistent performances.
Game 7 Trends & Stats
- Teams scoring first in a Game 7 win 75.8% of the time (150-48).
- Home teams in Game 7 have won 58.6% of the time (116-82).
- St. Louis has played in 19 Game 7s, the most of any non-Original Six team.
What to Expect
The Jets will look to capitalize on home-ice advantage, while the Blues aim to extend their Game 7 dominance. Winnipeg’s ability to contain St. Louis’ balanced scoring attack will be crucial, especially if Scheifele remains sidelined.
Will the Jets secure their first-ever home Game 7 victory, or will the Blues continue their streak of clutch performances? Expect a physical, high-intensity battle with tight defensive play and opportunistic scoring.
Game Odds
St. Louis Blues 5.5
Winnipeg Jets – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 3, 2025
